I'm always looking for something to watch that's not about smacking folks around or adults making kissy faces and this dog-centric adventure was gentle and mostly focused on the kids and dog. It reminds me of the live-action family entertainment Disney once made.
Filmed on location in Utah, the small town setting and beautiful scenery frame a typical tale of kids solving a mystery. The baddies are caricatures, the kids are formulaic and the dog is cute and well-trained. The mystery is laid out step-by-step so that even younger kids can follow it, and there's nothing in the movie that would offend even the most sensitive grandma.
I found myself wanting more in the series but given that this movie's from 2014, I suspect the kids have grown up and the dog's long-retired. A good watch for the under-10s (and the over 60s!)
Filmed on location in Utah, the small town setting and beautiful scenery frame a typical tale of kids solving a mystery. The baddies are caricatures, the kids are formulaic and the dog is cute and well-trained. The mystery is laid out step-by-step so that even younger kids can follow it, and there's nothing in the movie that would offend even the most sensitive grandma.
I found myself wanting more in the series but given that this movie's from 2014, I suspect the kids have grown up and the dog's long-retired. A good watch for the under-10s (and the over 60s!)